ESG Reporting
About Course
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and it refers to a set of criteria that investors, analysts, and other stakeholders use to evaluate a company’s operations and its impact on society and the environment. ESG factors are increasingly considered important in the investment decision-making process as they provide a broader perspective on a company’s long-term sustainability and ethical practices. Here’s an overview of each component of ESG:
- Environmental (E):
- Focuses on a company’s impact on the natural environment.
- Key considerations include carbon emissions, energy efficiency, waste management, water usage, and overall environmental sustainability.
- Companies with strong environmental practices often strive to minimize their ecological footprint and contribute to initiatives promoting environmental conservation.
- Social (S):
- Examines a company’s relationships with its employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates.
- Key social factors include labor practices, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, human rights, product safety, and community engagement.
- Companies that prioritize social responsibility aim to create a positive impact on society and maintain healthy relationships with their stakeholders.
- Governance (G):
- Focuses on the internal structures and processes that guide a company’s decision-making.
- Key governance factors include the composition of the board, executive compensation, shareholder rights, transparency, and ethical business practices.
- Companies with strong governance practices typically exhibit transparency, accountability, and a commitment to ethical behavior, fostering trust among investors and other stakeholders.
The integration of ESG factors into investment strategies is driven by the belief that companies with strong ESG performance are more likely to be sustainable and resilient over the long term. Investors increasingly consider ESG criteria as part of their risk management and value creation strategies. As a result, ESG ratings and disclosures have become important tools for investors to assess the sustainability performance of companies.
Various organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, develop ESG standards, frameworks, and reporting guidelines to guide companies in disclosing relevant information and to assist investors in making informed decisions. Examples include the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Course Content
Module 1: ESG Overview
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What is ESG?
01:40 -
Understanding UN SDGs
01:16 -
Why ESG is important
01:28 -
History and Evolution of ESG
02:18 -
Future perspectives on ESG
01:22 -
The Benefits of ESG
01:55 -
Why ESG Matters
01:43 -
Understanding Sustainability Reporting and it’s Types
03:33 -
Understanding ESG Disclosure Frequency
01:38 -
ESG Framework
01:39 -
Importance of ESG Framework
02:00 -
ESG Investing
01:52 -
Benefits of ESG Investing
01:29 -
Understanding ESG Ratings
01:45 -
Understanding the Pillars of ESG
01:50 -
Environmental Factors of ESG
01:47 -
Natural Resource Scarcity
01:56 -
Understanding GHG Emissions
01:27 -
Pollution and its Impact on the Environment
01:55 -
Social Factors Gender Pay Gap
01:24 -
Employee Diversity in the Workplace
01:37 -
Understanding Social Factors in ESG Policies
02:33 -
Accidents and Incidents
01:23 -
The Importance of Employees in Driving Organizational Success
01:24 -
Understanding the Significance of Signatories in ESG
01:21 -
Governance The Third Pillar of ESG
01:38 -
Women on Board Fostering Inclusivity and Effective Governance
01:39 -
Board Diversity and Inclusive Governance
01:39 -
Auditor Ratification Understanding the Importance and Process
01:09 -
Board Meetings
01:40 -
Shareholder Rights Explained
01:55 -
Good ESG and Bad ESG Practices
02:26 -
ESG Inference 2024
04:53 -
Summary
01:07
Module 2: Environmental Pillar
Module 3: Social Pillar
Module 4: Governance Pillar
Module 5: ESG Investing
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